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Waksman Institute Summer Experience (WISE)

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The Waksman Institute Summer Experience (WISE) is a two-week summer program at Rutgers University (with an online vWISE option) that engages high school students in authentic molecular biology and bioinformatics research. Participants analyze DNA sequences of genes from the aquatic plant duckweed (Landoltia punctata) and submit vetted sequences to the NCBI GenBank international repository for publication.

Program details

Deadline
Rolling admission
Dates
Jun 22, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026
Grade level
Grades 9–12
Program type
Research experience
Duration
2 weeks
Attendance
Commuter

Eligibility

Students must have completed a high school level biology course.

Costs and support

Cost
$2,200 (in-person WISE); $600 (virtual vWISE)
Financial aid
Not specified
Stipend
Not specified
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